It’s the first film produced by Pohlad’s River Road to funnel through the Apparition machine.

We’re separate companies, but the goal all along was to find a film that fit,” said Apparition CEO Berney. “It’s an indie film about an indie rock group — the original girl group. We want that spirit to be a part of the release.”

The Runaways” will world premiere at Sundance next month and the filmmakers are hoping to mount a live performance by Jett up at the Park City fest.

River Road produced alongside Linson Entertainment’s John and Art Linson. Jett, Kenny Laguna and Brian Young exec produced.

The authenticity of the film reflects Joan Jett’s participation in the project,” added John Linson. “Her presence on the set was a great influence on the actors.”

Summit Intl. sold the pic overseas, as it did River Road’s “The Tree of Life” and “Fair Game.” Given the Summit-“Twilight” connection, there had been some speculation over whether the film would be acquired by Summit for the U.S.

Terrence Malick’s “Tree of Life,” starring Brad Pitt, will also go out via Apparition this summer or early fall, according to Berney, with fest play along the way.

Sigismondi’s musicvid work has included clips for David Bowie, the White Stripes and Christina Aguilera.